Category: United States
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Et Alia Theater presents: Stella, Come Home
“There is no judgment in the art of Et Alia.” ~ John Osburnt on the Et Alia play This is Me Eating “Your strength on stage is your internationality.” ~ International Women Artists’ Salon on Et Alia Theater Presented in special agreement with The University of the South, Sewanee, Tennessee. Associate Director: Marina Zurita…
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Monkeypox: Should I be worried?
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared monkeypox a global public health emergency. The current outbreak, first detected in Europe in late April, has already reached 75 countries and killed 5 people. The United States has the highest number of infections, with over 3,500 of the 17,000 diagnoses worldwide. New York City, with over a…
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Food 50% Cheaper? Where? How?
In times of high inflation, especially with basic food baskets reaching record prices, how about buying some food items 50% cheaper? The way to this great discount is simple and is called Flashfood, an app that helps you find discounted products at nearby supermarkets. The secret behind the 50% lower price is the expiration date.…
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Why are airline fares high and with few flight offers?
Everyone knows that during the pandemic, hundreds of pilots/crew members requested early retirement and many others were laid off. Unfortunately, during that time, American, Delta, and Latam completely stopped flying to Brazil for almost 2 years, and only United continued with 1 daily flight. Now, post-pandemic, several factors contribute to the rise in prices: a…
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Fifa announces host countries for the 2026 World Cup, and the USA is among them.
Fifa announced the list of 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in Canada, Mexico, and the United States.
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“New Museum” presents video installations by Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca
This will be the first group exhibition in the United States featuring works by Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca. Having worked together for a decade, Bárbara Wagner (b. 1980, Brasília, Brazil) and Benjamin de Burca (b. 1975, Munich, Germany) produce films and video installations that present protagonists involved in cultural production. The duo often…
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Brazilian Businesswoman Based in the USA Creates Incentive Platform for Women 40+
Adriana Liberato is a Brazilian businesswoman who, at 50 years old, married and a mother of two, has gone through an evolutionary process of creation. This fierce woman from Bahia has always been involved in social causes, although what she truly enjoyed was her mega fashion productions. She is the creator of the Proud Over…
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Opportunity to Encourage Responsible Business Practices
Many companies are investing in a better future for everyone. They are tackling the climate crisis, examining supply chains to identify forced labor, and breaking ties with those who violate human rights. The U.S. State Department is updating the U.S. National Action Plan on Responsible Business Conduct. People from around the world can submit their…
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Eight Things You Can Do to Help the Earth
The world is racing against time to confront the effects of the climate crisis, according to the latest United Nations climate report*. But not everything is doom and gloom. Experts say there is still time to make a difference. “We know the status quo is not good enough,” said Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John…
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Adopting Measures to End Food Waste
Food waste exacerbates hunger worldwide and increases greenhouse gas emissions, one of the main causes of the climate crisis. The United Nations* estimates that about 1/3 of all food is wasted globally each year. Around the world, discarded food is responsible for 8% of all greenhouse gas emissions. In the United States, activists and organizations…